Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational, and cultural resources on Indiana's public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations. Some key initiatives of the forestry program include: Urban Forestry, Fire Management, Forest Health, Forest Legacy, and Forestry Education.
Clark State Forest is the oldest state forest in Indiana and encompasses over 25,000 acres and 100 miles of recreational trails. Clark State Forest was used as an experimental forest for many years. More than 150 experimental tree plantings, established from 1905 through 1935, can still be observed in many areas throughout the forest. Activities include biking, camping, fishing, gun range, hiking, horse riding, and more.
Role Overview:
Foresters are an essential part of managing our state forests. They evaluate conditions, execute silvicultural processes, and monitor activities to ensure our forests remain healthy for future generations. Property foresters are responsible for a variety of forest resource management activities to include but not limited to invasive species control, prescribed fire, forest inventories, marking timber, boundary line management, timber stand improvement, development of management guides, trail/fire land maintenance and more. Clark SF covered over 25,000-acre and the position is responsible for directly assisting with annual revenue between $600,000-700,000 in timber management activities. Position also may serve as the point of contact when the property is in the absence of a manager. A property foresters is essential to the daily operations, customer service, and contribution to the overall property/division revenue stream.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our to view the total compensation package.
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Data Collection & Analysis
Program Implementation Support
Community Engagement & Education
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
A degree is not required.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You must satisfy the following requirement to continue employment:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .
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